Lowell School District

Position Opening

Part-Time Bus Driver-Custodian

BUS DRIVER/CUSTODIAN

STARTING DATE          WORK YEAR          BASE SALARY        APPLICATION DEADLINE

2018-19 School Year      185 Day contract     $14.24-19.36          Until Filled or Aug. 22, 2018

                                                                  Based on experience                                                                                                                                                        and assigned duty

The Lowell School District seeks outstanding candidates for a part-time route and trip bus driver. The main duties for this position are with the transportation department with a focus on route and trip driving. Custodial duties will be assigned as necessary, to meet the needs of the district. The hours for this position will vary from 4-6 hours per day, but may change as necessary to meet the needs of the district.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

*Clean driving record

*Ability to attain CDL, First Aid and CPR certification and an ODE Vehicle Inspector Certificate

*Ability to drive full sized large capacity buses

*Knowledge of immediate geographic area

*Ability to work with students in a supervisory, supportive and positive capacity

*Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures

*Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity

*Ability to work efficiently with special needs children

*Must be able to pass a criminal history background check and submit fingerprints

*Must be able to pass CDL required physical

*Must be able to fulfill all duties of regular bus drivers and custodians as described on attached job descriptions

Hourly wage to be determined by classified salary schedule. Benefits as per current OSEA agreement.

Applications are available at the Lowell High School office or online at www.lowell.k12.or.us under Employment Opportunities.

Please send all application materials attention to Michelle Stephens at the Lowell School District:

65 S. Pioneer, Lowell OR 97452

Phone (541) 937-5095 

The Lowell School district complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability.

TITLE:                         Bus Driver (Regular Route)

JOB TYPE:                 This is a classified position

ASSIGNMENT:          Drives District busses to safely transport students between bus stops and schools, on field trips, or as assigned.

The distinguished difference between a regular route Bus Driver and a Special Education bus driver is the requirement to drive larger capacity busses, and to supervise behavior of substantially more passengers than Special Education routes.

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Transportation Supervisor.

DUTIES:

1. Establish and maintain effective working rapport with students, parents, and staff.
2. Drive regular route school busses as prescribed by assigned route and time schedule, and specified bus stops.
3. Modify route temporarily in response to traffic or weather conditions.
4. Initiate and administer discipline and reward systems to control student passenger behavior. Assign seating and train students in safe riding practices, street crossing, and emergency evacuation procedures.
5. Perform pre-trip inspection of bus brakes, tires, emergency exits, lights, instruments, emergency equipment, and general operability; maintain interior cleanliness of bus.
6. Complete required reports of odometer readings, bus malfunctions, student conduct and trips.
7. Attend and participate in required classroom training programs, departmental meetings and planning sessions.
8. Drive busses for field trips, athletic events, and other out-of-town special excursions as assigned.
9. Communicate problems to Transportation Supervisor as necessary. Operate two-way radio or cell phone.
10. May be required to drive Special Education routes as scheduling and/or relief driving requirements dictate.
11. Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Successful completion of advanced classroom and in-vehicle training and driving tests.
2. Thorough knowledge of the operation and capabilities of District busses and bus equipment.
3. Ability to drive safely under pressure of time constraints, student misbehavior, hazardous road conditions, and traffic demands.
4. Punctuality and ability to pace activity to meet time schedules.
5. Knowledge of student behavioral management techniques and ability to control large groups of students.
6. Ability to represent the District's objectives of courtesy and responsibility to the public.
7. Ability to remain available for evening or weekend meetings or driving assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CLASS ENTRY:

1. Possession of a valid State of Oregon Bus Driver's license
2. Successful completion of core classes, training in first-aid, a physical examination, and faultless driving record.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbents work split shifts. Driving assignments may require driving evenings, outside District boundaries or during snowstorms or other hazardous road conditions. Incumbents may be exposed to risk of accident, exhaust fumes, and noise of passengers or bus equipment.

CONDITIONS:          

1. The person assigned to this duty must possess appropriate training and background.
2. Performance of assigned extra-curricular duties will be included in the evaluation process.
3. Must be able to pass CDL required physical.

SALARY:

1. Will be determined by terms of the current negotiated agreement.
2. The amount due under the contract will be pro-rated monthly in accordance with district policy.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

TITLE:                        Custodian       

JOB TYPE:                 This is a classified position

ASSIGNMENT:          To improve student achievement by performing routine building and grounds custodial and maintenance work.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent/ Principal and Maintenance Director

DUTIES:

1. Sweeping, scrubbing, waxing and polishing concrete, linoleum, tile, and wood floors.
2. Vacuuming and shampooing rugs and carpets.
3. Cleaning and dusting walls, furniture, woodwork and other equipment.
4. Washing, scrubbing, and disinfecting rest rooms.
5. Moving and rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture and other equipment.
6. Performing minor repairs to buildings and fixtures, replacing light bulbs as necessary.
7. Maintaining equipment used in the course of work.
8. Correcting or reporting safety, sanitary and fire hazards.
9. Securing locks on doors and windows of assigned buildings.
10. Monitoring the evening building schedule and allows access to appropriate areas of the
11. building; secures building after evening use.
12. Locking down the building in the event of an emergency (during school hours).
13. Setting up, taking down, and arranging chairs, tables and related equipment for evening activities.
14. May prepare supply orders.
15. Temporarily performing duties of the other district custodians in the event of an emergency or absence.
16. Directing visitors and safeguarding school property.
17. Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
18. Performing related duties consistent with job description and assignment.

WORK REQUIREMENTS:

This work is done in a school or district building environment, and may include solvent or cleaning smells, and human body waste cleanup. He/She will be on feet all day, with bending, lifting, standing, twisting, walking, kneeling, and climbing ladders. He/She must be able to lift up to 100 lb loads on occasion, and 50 lb loads repeatedly throughout the day. Safety equipment is available to be used.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Light Repetitive Work:
2. Floor level: occasionally; scraping gum, pulling staples
3. Knee level: occasionally; cleaning desks
4. Waist level: continuously cleaning desks, vacuuming
5. Shoulder level: frequently; cleaning shelves, gathering supplies
6. Overhead level: frequently, changing light bulbs, dusting, washing windows
7. Bending: frequently; toilet bowls, tables
8. Twisting: frequently, mopping, vacuuming, operating floor machine, waxing floors, shampooing carpet
9. Squatting: picking up items from the floor
10. Kneeling/crawling: awkward positions, i.e. cleaning the base of desks, pulling staples out of carpet
11. Garbage Cans: lifted up and dumped into dumpsters

CONDITIONS:          

1. This is a classified 12 month position.

SALARY:                  

1. Will be determined by terms of the current negotiated agreement.
2. The amount due under the contract will be pro-rated monthly in accordance with district policy.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

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